Looking for a place to play pickleball? A dozen new courts just opened in Salt Lake City.

Dink by dink, Salt Lake City officials have been adding to the city’s roster of pickleball courts in recent years.

Last weekend, Mayor Erin Mendenhall unveiled a dozen new courts at what will become Glendale Regional Park, the city’s first regional park in more than 60 years.

“Pickleball isn’t just a trend, it’s a movement,” Mendenhall said in a news release. “It brings people together and creates community. These courts will be a gathering place for learning, laughing, competing and connecting.”

When city Department of Public Lands employees first started planning for the park, they thought four courts would suffice. After getting feedback from residents, however, officials decided to replace four Glendale Park tennis courts with 12 pickleball pads. The smaller neighborhood park will be part of the larger regional park’s footprint.

Next year, officials plan to have 40 dedicated courts open across the city, 26 of them on the west side.

The Glendale courts are the first new recreational amenity opened in the area since construction started on the high-profile regional park project, which will include the site of the former Raging Waters water park. The first phase of the park will include a basketball court, an all-abilities playground, walking paths and a large lawn.

“Public open spaces like Glendale Park are essential to our community’s health, resilience, and quality of life,” said Kim Shelley, Department of Public Lands director. “This park is designed to be a place for everyone: safe, inclusive and fun.”

Those other amenities in the first phase are due to open to the public this fall. Future phases will feature iconic artwork, a pool and other additions.